Celeron M P4500
VS
Atom x7213RE

Celeron M P4500 vs Atom x7213RE

Intel

Celeron M P4500

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Atom x7213RE

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron M P4500 is positioned at rank 315 and the Atom x7213RE is on rank 401, so the Celeron M P4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4500

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#303
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
463%
#304
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
456%
#305
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
419%
#306
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
417%
#307
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
413%
#309
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
399%
#310
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
383%
#311
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
382%
#312
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
372%
#315
Celeron M P4500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7213RE

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
97%
#389
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
543%
#390
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
535%
#391
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
491%
#392
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
489%
#393
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
485%
#395
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
468%
#396
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
449%
#397
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
448%
#398
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
436%
#401
Atom x7213RE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7213RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron M P4500Atom x7213RE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M P4500 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron M P4500Atom x7213RE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M P4500 and Atom x7213RE

Intel

Celeron M P4500

The Celeron M P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,533 points. Launch price was $86.

Intel

Atom x7213RE

The Atom x7213RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,538 points. Launch price was $42.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron M P4500 and Atom x7213RE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M P4500 versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7213RE — a 58.6% clock advantage for the Atom x7213RE. The Celeron M P4500 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x7213RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M P4500 scores 2,533 against the Atom x7213RE's 2,538 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x7213RE. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M P4500 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7213RE.

FeatureCeleron M P4500Atom x7213RE
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.86 GHz
3.4 GHz+83%
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB
6 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache
512 kB
2 MB (total)+300%
Process
32 nm
10 nm-69%
Architecture
Arrandale (2010−2011)
Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark
2,533
2,538
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M P4500 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7213RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron M P4500Atom x7213RE
Socket
PGA988
FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
9
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Advanced Features

The Atom x7213RE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)), while the Celeron M P4500 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCeleron M P4500Atom x7213RE
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)